When to go · Savannakhet
Savannakhet in October
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Laos overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Laos overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- SavannakhetHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Laos overall
- Medium
- Prices · Laos overall
- Medium
Laos overall: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Savannakhet, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb). Across Laos: Rains end; Boun Ok Phansa boat races and floating lanterns (lunar, check).
January: Inside Savannakhet's best window: Nov–Feb.
Savannakhet: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen